Written report - Condition of consent

The Fire and Rescue NSW Regulation 2023 was amended on 1 February 2026. The assessment fee must be paid upfront via the Payment Portal. Visit Pay upfront fee for further information.

Please be advised that charges will be adjusted for indexation and will commence on 1 july 2026. Visit Indexed charges for FY 2026-27 for further information.

Liaison

A condition of consent can be imposed on development under a relevant planning instrument when the development approval is granted. The condition of consent will require formal engagement with FRNSW.

Overview of service

FRNSW will assess the application and provide written comments.

Charges for service

The following charges apply to the provision of this service:

  • Assessment of advisory, assessment or consultancy service — $373
  • Provision of advisory, assessment or consultancy service — $192 per hour of labour

For a full description of the charges applicable including terms, payment options, and applying for a waiver or reduction of the charges, please refer to the fees and charges page.

Application process

To apply for a written report regarding a condition of consent, the following must be completed and submitted to firesafety@fire.nsw.gov.au:

  1. Pay the upfront assessment fee on the Payment Portal
  2. FRNSW written report application form
  3. A copy of any relevant information.

Note: The application must include all relevant information. If any attachment exceeds 35 MB, please request a FRNSW SharePoint folder for uploading any large files.

Useful information

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